The First Commandment and Setting Goals for the Coming Year: GOD’S COMMANDMENTS ARE MADE FOR OUR BENEFIT Christ made a major revelation to his critics regarding the purpose for the Law. Christ said the Law was made for man not man for the Sabbath. See Mark 2:27. This concept no, doubt, applies to all…
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Meaning of the Title 'Jesus Chirist Lamb of God'
The Significance and Meaning of the Title, Jesus Christ the Lamb of God. John the Baptist gave Jesus this title. It had awesome meaning for the Israelites who understood the scriptures. See John 1:29, 36 for details. The people knew the importance of the Passover Lamb. It is the most sacred of ceremonies for them…
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Warning take the New Testament Passover in a Worthy Manner with Meditation
Pod Prep Self Examination Passover Requirement A VERY SERIOUS WARNING REGARDING THE NEW TESTAMENT PASSOVER SERVICES Paul warned that the Corinthians’ Passover Service is doing more harm than good even though it is required. Why? They were not taking it with the appropriate gravity. They did not show proper appreciation for this awesome sacrifice. See…
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Understanding the Parable of the Unjust Stewart Luke 16
UNJUST OR DISHONEST STEWARD The parable of the Unjust Stewart the Deeper Meanings: THE CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND OF STEWARDSHIP IN JESUS TIMES It was illegal in Israel to charge interest on loans and especially to the poor which would keep them mired in PERPETUAL financial servitude and poverty. See Exodus 22:25. The wealthy found a way…
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THE THREE RESURRECTIONS THEME OF THE NEW TESTAMENT GOSPEL
Three Resurrections-The Theme of the New Testament 3-6-15 THE HEAVEN AND HELL MYTHS MISLEADS MANY FROM THE TRUE THEME OF THE GOSPEL John 3:13 and Acts 2:34 clearly state that no one has gone to heaven including great Bible heroes of the past. Christians will be resurrected at the second coming of Christ. This clear…
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Liberty within God's Laws and the Danger of Legalism
Liberty within God’s Laws and Dangers of Legalism: FREEDOM WITHIN THE LAW, NOT FREEDOM FROM THE LAW Freedom and liberty exist for those who live within the moral laws of God especially the Ten Commandments. Paul says in Gal 2:21 that no one can be saved by the law. We are saved by grace, otherwise…
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The Spirit of the Anti-Christ What and Who is It ?
2-20-15 The Spirit of the Anti-Christ What Is It? THE SPIRIT OF THE ANTI-CHRIST IS NOT JUST AN ENDTIME PHENOMENON Because of the unique challenges of false teachers in John’s day (90A.D.) this apostle is the only one to use the term Anti-Christ. See I John 2:18-23. John is talking about the last days, the…
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IS VALENTINE'S DAY WARM AND INNOCENT ?
Pod Prep Valentine’s Day 2015 IT ALL SEEMS SO WARM AND INNOCENT WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Valentine's Day seems so innocent. It is all about showing "love," giving a card or flowers or chocolates to a loved one. What is there not to like about all of this, right? Wrong. Valentine's Day is big…
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FALLING OIL PRICES AND BIBLE PROHECIES OF THE KING OF THE SOUTH
Low Oil Prices and Bible Prophecy By Dr. James & Natalie Ricks Immutable Law of Supply and Demand This fall oil production rose to create an oil surplus. Supply outpaced demand. Demand declined because of a recession in Europe, the slowing Chinese economy and increased energy efficiency in the developed world. Supply expanded because U.S.…
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Baptism & Repentance
Podcast Prep Baptism & repentance: At the very start of the Church Peter said (Acts 2:37-38) Repentance was what God required. This requires three things. Repent of our sins and commit to changing our behavior. One must understand that sin is the breaking of God’s law. See I John 3:4. Commit to obeying the law.…
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